Social context and relationships are an especially important part of private emotional experience in:
A) individualistic countries like the United States and Canada.
B) collectivistic countries like Japan.
C) rural areas as opposed to urban areas or cities.
D) urban areas or cities as opposed to rural areas.

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Collectivistic cultures like Japan prioritize group harmony and social obligations, making social context and relationships particularly salient to private emotional experience. In contrast, individualistic cultures like the United States and Canada place greater emphasis on personal goals and independence, potentially decreasing the impact of social context on private emotional experience. The urban/rural divide is less relevant to this question.

Social Context and Relationships Are an Especially Important Part of Private